Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1755
East of this site was Fort Hardy
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019
1. 1755 Marker
In excavating for the Champlain Canal basin 1822, such numbers of human skeletons were found that it is believed here was the cemetary of the French garrison.
Erected 1938 by Saratoga Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 43° 5.988′ N, 73° 34.826′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on New York State Route 29, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schuylerville NY 12871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Surrender Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); British Army Grounded Arms (about 600 feet away); Fort Hardy (about 700 feet away); Articles of Convention (about 700 feet away); Earliest Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unknown Soldier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bullard Paper Company Chimney (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
More about this marker. Unusual shape for a marker
this page online
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019
2. 1755 Marker Site
Building is next to the old Champlain Canal.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019
3. Fort Hardy Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019
4. Fort Hardy Park
Site of Fort Hardy and the surrender of the British Army in 1777. It's now a town park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on February 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
